Last April, Canadians gathered across the country to witness a rare and awe-inspiring celestial event: a solar eclipse. Among those captivated by this breathtaking phenomenon was Tim McCluskey (BSc鈥�80), whose photograph, A Diamond Ring, earned the coveted cover spot for the Faculty of Science's 2025 Science As Art calendar.
McCluskey captured the striking ring-like effect of the eclipse just moments after totality while in Stanley, New Brunswick.
鈥淚 was fortunate enough to be in the company of friends and a handful of other enthusiasts at a location along the path of totality near Stanley,鈥� says McCluskey. 鈥淎mong approximately 800 photos I took that day, there were some real gems, including A Diamond Ring.鈥�
McCluskey, now retired after a career in education, has been a lifelong photography enthusiast. His passion for the craft has deepened over the years, and this isn鈥檛 his first Science As Art achievement. His photograph After a Summer Rain was featured in last year鈥檚 calendar for the month of November.
鈥淚鈥檝e been an enthusiast since I was given a Kodak disc camera decades ago,鈥� McCluskey shares. 鈥淢y two adult children are both in the arts. My son is a freelance photographer based in Toronto. They are my inspiration and encouragement.鈥�
Capturing Science Through Art
The 2025 Science As Art calendar features a stunning collection of images that highlight the beauty and diversity of science鈥攆rom mesmerizing natural phenomena to intricate wildlife and rugged landscapes.听
Here鈥檚 a look at the 2025 featured images:
January: River Sprites by Hunter Stevens
February: Fried Egg Jelly in the Darkness by Mitchell Hewitt
March:听Symbiosis 鈥� Clown Anemonefish听by Kyle Gordon
April: Purity in Bloom by Wendy Stewart
May: Tufted Puffin of the Salish Sea by Taylor Pruden
June: Flapping A-Ray by Jack Angele
July: Now You See Me by Andrea Laltoo
August: Dragonfly on Anise Hyssop by Russ Stewart
September: Breaking the Surface by Claire Girard
October: Blue Eyes Peeking from a Tree Stump by Siobhan Darlington
November: Gold Deposit in the Making by Thomas Mulja
December: Sable Island Serenity by Emily McLean
Get Your Calendar
A limited number of Science As Art calendars are available for purchase for $15 in the Faculty of Science Dean鈥檚 Office. Proceeds directly support the Experiential Learning and Equipment Fund.
The 2026 Science As Art photo competition is now open. To learn more and to enter, visit .